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KIA Picanto Hatchback 1.0 GT-Line 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	998
Trim	GT-Line
Price	£16,995
Engine Power - BHP	62
Acceleration	15.4
Top Speed	90 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	121
Length	3605 mm
Width	1595 mm
Height	1485 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	255 l
Minimum Kerbweight	985 kg

Driver Convenience

4.2" driver display screen
8" touchscreen navigation
Apple car play/Android Auto with voice control
Cruise control + speed limiter
Emergency call service
Emergency stop signalling system
External temperature gauge
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 1.0 - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist
Intelligent speed limit assist
Kia Connect (UVO)
Lane Follow Assist 1.0
Lane keep assist
Motor driven power steering
Rear parking sensors
Reversing camera system
Tachometer
Trip computer

Entertainment

4 speaker audio system
Bluetooth with music streaming
USB ports for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

Automatic defog system
Automatic headlight control system
Body colour bumpers
Body colour side sill mouldings
Body coloured wheel arches
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with LED indicators lights
Electric front and rear windows
Electric front touch drivers front window
Gloss black door mirrors
Gloss black radiator grille
GT-Line exterior styling
Headlamp levelling
Heated rear window
High mount brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
LED rear lights
Privacy glass - Rear windows and tailgate
Rain sensor
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Silver window surround
Speed variable front wipers
Tinted windshield glass
Visible VIN plate

Interior Features

12V power point front
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60:40 Split folding rear seats
All round height adjustable headrests
Alloy pedals
Artificial leather steering wheel
Artificial leather upholstery
Centre console storage box
Driver and front passenger sunvisor with vanity mirror
Front and rear door storage
Front cabin lights
Front passenger USB-C charging port
Glovebox
Grey headlining
GT-Line Interior Styling
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
Luggage area light
Luggage area parcel shelf
Luggage board
Luggage net + hook
Manual adjust steering wheel
Manual adjustable driver and front passenger seat
Manual air conditioning
Rear cabin lights
Rear USB charging port
Single front passenger seat

Passive Safety

All round 3-point seatbelts
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic stability control
Front + rear side airbags
Front airbags
Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
Front seatbelt height adjusters
Hill hold control
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Rear airbags
Seatbelt warning
Side impact protection
Torque vectoring brake based and straight line stability (SLS)
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Vehicle stability management

Security

Anti theft alarm
Engine immobiliser
Folding key
Locking wheel nuts
Manual child locks
Rear occupant alert
Remote central door locking
Thatcham category 2 security alarm and immobiliser

Wheels

16" alloy GT-Line wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.548
HC	0.023
Noise Level dB(A)	70
NOx	0.019
Particles	0.0138
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	121

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	998
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	5 SPEED
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	49.6
WLTP - MPG - High	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Low	44.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium	56.5

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	4E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	7
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	15.4
Engine Power - BHP	62
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	93
Engine Torque - RPM	3750
Top Speed	90 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	195/45 R16
Tyre Size Rear	195/45 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1485 mm
Length	3605 mm
Wheelbase	2400 mm
Width	1595 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	35
Gross Vehicle Weight	1400 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1010 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	255 l
Max. Loading Weight	415 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	985 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	9.4 m

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